Top Flight Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
